Pastitsio

This delightfully seasoned lamb casserole is Greek in origin and a welcome change from the more usual beef varieties and special enough for company.

Ingredients:

1 pound ground lamb

2 tablespoons oil

1 large clove garlic, minced

2 medium onions, finely chopped

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

1 teaspoon oregano

I box (1 pound) ziti

1 pound feta cheese

6 eggs

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 cups milk

Instructions:

Brown the ground lamb in the oil and add garlic, onions, and seasonings. Boil ziti to firm al dente stage. Line a deep baking dish with ziti and cover it with a layer of meat and a layer of crumbled feta. Repeat layers 3 times, leaving at least 2 inches of space in the pan. Beat together eggs, Parmesan cheese, and milk, and pour over entire contents of casserole. Bake at 375 degrees F for 45 minutes, setting the casserole in 1 inch of water in a large pan.

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